Friday, September 9, 2011

Emedinews:Makesure: A neonate in an ICU being administered IV calcium exhibits signs of inflammation and necrosis at injection site.

Situation: A neonate in an ICU being administered IV calcium exhibits signs of inflammation and necrosis at injection site.
Reaction: Oh my God! Why didn't you observe the IV site carefully?
Lesson: Make sure that all hypocalcemic neonates are put on a cardiac monitor while receiving calcium infusions and the IV site is closely observed, as extravasation of calcium can produce severe interstitial necrosis.

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